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04-19-2025 Vol 1935

Category: Alaska

Felix Gold Sets Plans for Small but Essential Antimony Mine at Treasure Creek

Felix Gold Sets Plans for Small but Essential Antimony Mine at Treasure Creek

Felix Gold Ltd. announced plans to initiate antimony production at its Treasure Creek project located north of Fairbanks, Alaska, by…
Alaska Native Tribes Sue to Overturn Gold Dredging Permit Near Nome

Alaska Native Tribes Sue to Overturn Gold Dredging Permit Near Nome

Three Alaska Native tribes have filed a lawsuit to overturn a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit granted to a…
Alaska House Advances Operating Budget Amidst Fiscal Challenges

Alaska House Advances Operating Budget Amidst Fiscal Challenges

JUNEAU — The Alaska House advanced the operating budget to the Senate on Wednesday, proposing a roughly $1,400 Permanent Fund…
New Documentary Explores the Life and Legacy of Inupiaq Leader Willie Hensley

New Documentary Explores the Life and Legacy of Inupiaq Leader Willie Hensley

A new documentary titled “Willie Iġġiaġruk Hensley: Homeland” has been released to help Alaskans gain a deeper understanding of the…
U.S. Army EOD Team from Fort Wainwright Wins All-Army Competition

U.S. Army EOD Team from Fort Wainwright Wins All-Army Competition

FORT WALKER, Va. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs from the Fort Wainwright, Alaska-based 65th Ordnance Company (EOD) “Far…
International Students in Alaska Face Visa Revocation Amid Immigration Crackdown

International Students in Alaska Face Visa Revocation Amid Immigration Crackdown

At least four international students in Alaska have had their student visas revoked as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues.…
Concerns Rise Over Senate Bill 64 and Its Impact on Mail-in Voting in Alaska

Concerns Rise Over Senate Bill 64 and Its Impact on Mail-in Voting in Alaska

Senate Bill 64 is stirring significant controversy in Alaska as it proposes enabling legislation for future statewide mail-in voting. This…
FWT Announces Return to Alaska with YETI Alaska Pro in 2026

FWT Announces Return to Alaska with YETI Alaska Pro in 2026

After nearly a decade, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) is making a highly anticipated return to Alaska. The FIS Freeride…
Alaska House Votes to Amend Medicaid Funding for Gender Dysphoria Treatments

Alaska House Votes to Amend Medicaid Funding for Gender Dysphoria Treatments

JUNEAU — The Alaska House this week amended its draft budget to cut Medicaid funding for so-called optional treatments for…
Alaska’s Public Sector Retirement Options Face Prolonged Overhaul

Alaska’s Public Sector Retirement Options Face Prolonged Overhaul

Revamping retirement options for Alaska’s public sector is “a two-year project,” state Senate and House majority leaders stated on Tuesday,…
Alaska Parents Express Frustration Over Education Funding Crisis

Alaska Parents Express Frustration Over Education Funding Crisis

As parents watch their children embark on their first year in elementary school, an overwhelming sense of anxiety pervades the…
Alaska’s Bald Eagles: Majestic Birds Finding Opportunities at Local Dumps

Alaska’s Bald Eagles: Majestic Birds Finding Opportunities at Local Dumps

Alaska is known for its incredible wildlife and stunning scenery, making it one of the most noteworthy states in the…